Obituaries
Albert Smith
Sep 10, 2020
Albert Smith, Sr. (also known as Spike and Bub) was born to the late Harold and Bernice Cowan Smith on March 20, 1939 in McRae, Arkansas. He was the eldest son and patriarch of the family. Albert was always wise beyond his years. He left the home place at the age of 15 in order to work and help care...
Alma Gean Black
Sep 7, 2020
Alma Gean (Williams) Black, 95, went home to be with her Lord on September 7, 2020 peacefully in her home. She was born December 2, 1924 to Burl Alcy Crawford Williams and Lula Jane (Groves) Williams and was the youngest of 9 children. She is survived by two daughters Wynette Hughes and husband Edwin Hughes of Letona where she had...
Kathryn Joanne Pickens
Aug 22, 2020
KATHRYN JOANNE PICKENS
Joanne was born in Augusta, Arkansas on August 21, 1935, and passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospice in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 22, 2020. She lived most of her adult life in Searcy, Arkansas.
She attended Grace United Methodist Church for many years before becoming a charter member of St. Paul Methodist Church.
Joanne...
Vrilla Mae Johnson (Saffle)
Aug 21, 2020
Vrilla Mae Johnson (Saffle)
Vrilla was born December 2, 1933 in Harlan, Kentucky. She was one of fifteen children, being number 13. Her parents were Richard and Elisabeth Brock. She met and married Paul Robert Johnson and they had nine children together. Paul and Robbie Johnson of Van Buren, AR; Melody and Bob Moon of Beebe, AR; Cheryl Reed...
Verdon "Don" Linn Swafford
Aug 18, 2020
On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Verdon (Don) Linn Swafford, of Russellville, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, at the age of 69. Don was born on August 26, 1950 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Z.W. and Leatha Swafford.
Don was most importantly a follower of Christ. He used this love to create and build relationships with...
Van Herrington Stevens
Aug 17, 2020
Van Herrington Stevens Jr., 74, of Searcy passed away at his home on August 17, 2020. He was born April 17, 1946 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Van Sr. and JoeDella (Rayburn) Stevens.
Van was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy, an old car enthusiast, and a past president of the Razorback Antique Car Club. Driving...
Carl Nutter
Aug 16, 2020
Carl E. Nutter, 70, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1949 in Hamburg, Arkansas to the late Elza and Myrtle (Benette) Nutter.
Right after college Carl worked for several Sears locations as manager. Carl also worked for Entergy. He finally decided he needed a job that wouldn’t be phased out and the...
Carolyn Angel Langston
Aug 16, 2020
Carolyn Angel Langston, 70, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on February 20, 1950 to the late Billy and Ruby (Snow) Angel.
Carolyn has finally crossed over Jordan to join the love of her life and husband of fifty years, Nathan Langston; she is also preceded in death by her parents.
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Patsy Ann White
Aug 12, 2020
Patsy White, 78, of Center Hill got her wings on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born on August 22, 1941 to the late Emmett and Lillie Mae Hensley.
Left to cherish her memory is one son, Kenneth White (Kim); one daughter, Sandy Harris (Paul); eight grandchildren, Michael, Amy, Kiesha, Ashley, Kristen, Dakota, Dylan, and Amanda and, ten great...
Violet Geraldine Rains
Aug 8, 2020
Violet Geraldine Rains, of Pangburn passed away August 8, 2020. Violet was born January 21, 1924.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Nettie Smith; her husband, Ray Rains; and one brother, Dan Smith Jr.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Dan Rains; her daughter, Barbara Doyle, and husband Gary; one sister, Jeannie...
Jimmy Allen
Aug 5, 2020
Jimmy Allen, 90, of Searcy, Arkansas, died on August 5, 2020, at Christian Care Center in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on April 16, 1930, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to J. O. Goff and Gertrude Tucker. He was a gospel preacher for more than 60 years, taught Bible and Church History at Harding University for 50 years (1959-2009), authored...
Jimmy Edward Ward
Aug 2, 2020
Jimmy Ward, 81, of Beebe passed away August 2, 2020. He was born August 1, 1939 in England, Arkansas to Melvin and Katherine (King) Ward.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Sue Ward; four children, Kathy Burdess, Frankie Ward, Eddie Ward, and Mark Ward; six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Jimmy was preceded...
Mae Etta Rhodes
Aug 2, 2020
Mae Etta (Hill) Rhodes, 88, of Searcy passed away Sunday, August 2nd at her home. She was born September 17, 1931 in Kensett, Arkansas to the late Ollie and Ruby (Ainley) Ausburn.
Left to cherish her memory is her children, two sons, Carlon Hill (Barbara) and Christopher Hill both of Searcy; four daughters, Etta Melton (Gary), Phyllis Fitzgerald (Donnie)...
Perrylyn Wilson-Robinson
Jul 30, 2020
Perrylyn Wilson-Robinson, affectionately known as Pearl, was born March 31, 1952 in Nashville, Arkansas to the proud parents the late Harold L. Wilson and Mavis Dodson-Wilson. Perrylyn passed away July 29, 2020.
Perrylyn’s educational foundation was established at an early age by her parents, both of whom were dedicated educators in the state of Arkansas....
Marshall Ryan Hughes
Jul 27, 2020
At the young age of 41 and after a brief illness with cancer, Marshall Ryan Hughes moved to his heavenly home on July 27, 2020, while surrounded by family. He had accepted Christ as his Savior and had deep faith in God.
He is survived by his parents, Edwin and Wynette (Black) Hughes of Letona, brother Dr. Bradley Hughes...
Barbara Ann Wallis
Jul 24, 2020
Barbara Ann Bankson Wallis, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 24, 2020 at Unity in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born near Malvern, Arkansas February 14, 1938 to the late Mannon G. and Ruby Cunningham Bankson.
Barbara worked 35 years for the Department of Finance and Revenue at the Beebe and Jacksonville offices before returning to...
Karl Eugene Shafer Sr.
Jul 12, 2020
Karl E. Shafer Sr., 79, of Searcy went to meet the Good Lord on July 12, 2020. He was born June 23, 1941 in Georgetown, AR. He was a lifelong farmer and professional equipment operator. In Karl’s words a jack of all trades but master of none.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years; Vonda McKay Shafer, two...
Gearl D. Gosha
Jul 7, 2020
Gearl D. Gosha, 57, of Judsonia passed away Tuesday, July 7th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1962 in Mariana, Arkansas.
Gearl loved being outdoors whether that be hunting, fishing, or camping, it didn’t matter. He loved to get up early and watch the sunrise from his deer stand. He was a hard-working man who loved...
Helen Louise Sparks
Jun 30, 2020
Helen Louise Sparks, 86, of Romance, AR passed away June 30, 2020. She was born February 17, 1934 to Alvie and Lizzie (Oliver) Harper.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother; Harvey Harper, an infant son, infant granddaughter, and a great-grandson, ex-husband, and father of her children; Fred Sparks; two son in-laws, Tom Atkin, and Clay...
Mary Beth Jackson
Jun 30, 2020
Mary Beth Jackson, died of Pulmonary Fibrosis Tuesday at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in
Little Rock. She was 62 years old.
Mrs. Jackson, who had enjoyed robust good health nearly all her life, began being
treated for Pulmonary Fibrosis in early February while continuing to enjoy her family
and friends.
She was only 30, when she was elected...
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